We are in the process of buying a home. The home inspector gave the home a thumbs up but recommended a sump pump in the crawl space because of evidence of past flooding. The damage had been professionally fixed so it would be a preventative measure. The previous owner had a sump pump sitting in a milk crate in the crawl space at one time. Is this a good idea or do I need to dig a reinforced pit for the pump?
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is not exactly an appropriate container for the sump.
How do you keep the pump from clogging with mud and debris?
I'd recommend you to dig a hole big enough to fit a nice sturdy plastic sump liner with lid in the lowest corner of the crawl space.
You said the crawl space was professionally fixed?
I can't help but think: what kind of professional would fix a crawl space and leave a sump pump in a milk crate?
How do you keep the pump from clogging with mud and debris?
I'd recommend you to dig a hole big enough to fit a nice sturdy plastic sump liner with lid in the lowest corner of the crawl space.
You said the crawl space was professionally fixed?
I can't help but think: what kind of professional would fix a crawl space and leave a sump pump in a milk crate?
